STEM: what parents need to know
Key things parents can do to give their children an edge in science, technology, engineering, and math.
What to expect in preschool: art
Hands-on craft projects in preschool build a surprising set of skills.
Tech in your child's elementary school: what to look for, what to ask
All this "ed tech" sounds modern and cool — but how can you be sure the devices and apps your child's school is using are actually helping your child learn?
Is your child being tracked in math?
The answer is likely yes – even if you don’t know what track your child’s on, where it’s leading, or what it means for your child’s education.
Simone's math problem
A 7-year-old girl is humiliated by her teacher after failing a math test. How many years will it take to cure her math anxiety, an educational illness that plagues millions?
Read like a detective, write like an investigative reporter
Education standards are turning kids into sleuths — every day in every subject — by asking kids to show their evidence.
What's so important about 3rd grade?
For parents, third grade is easily overlooked. But for experts, it's a crucial milestone and the reason why kids need to nail reading basics before that first day of school.
Reading murder mystery
Who's killing our kids' love of reading? Readicide's Kelly Gallagher investigates what’s behind this educational crime and how to revive a child’s passion for the written word.
Exercise and academics
Can kids sweat their way to academic excellence?
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